bushed

adjective

ˈbu̇sht How to pronounce bushed (audio)
Definition of bushednext
1
as in exhausted
depleted in strength, energy, or freshness I'm bushed after a day of moving boxes from the cellar to the attic

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2
as in dazed
chiefly Australian suffering from mental confusion we were thoroughly bushed after listening to the convoluted directions from a well-meaning Sydneysider

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  1. exhausted
  2. dazed
  3. tired
  4. bewildered
  5. confused
  6. distracted
  7. dizzy
Adjective
  • Trujillo said the crews were exhausted but proud of their work.
    Fox News, Fox News, 9 Jan. 2025
  • The animals are nervous, exhausted, aggressive and bewildered by this alarming change to their routine.
    Dennis Harvey, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of exhausted
Adjective
  • My father, dazed and grieving, seemed open to being enlisted in an expedition.
    Youmna Melhem Chamieh, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
  • On defense, Kurtz recalled jumping up to intercept a pass and being popped by an IMG player on the way down, leaving him dazed and dizzy.
    Kenny Jacoby, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of dazed
Adjective
  • People are tired of prescribed approaches to their work.
    Glenn Llopis, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
  • In Germany in the early 1930s, many people were tired of violence, uncertainty, and a failing economy and hoped that a strong leader would heed their concerns and come up with new and effective solutions to bring better and calmer days.
    Margaret MacMillan, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of tired
Adjective
  • Yes, Sam Darnold looked bewildered against Detroit in the regular season finale, and that conjures all sorts of lingering doubts.
    Jordan Brenner, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
  • The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore brought different weapons to this cute fight: bobcat Kilgore and otter Brie, both seeming a little bewildered by the powder that surrounded them today.
    NBC News, NBC News, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of bewildered
Adjective
  • The daughter of Palestinian immigrants to America, Arabella is both confused and demanding.
    Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Listen to this article Zach LaVine’s teammates are confused.
    Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025
Definition of confused
Adjective
  • On the road:This confusing road sign warns of a hidden winter weather danger How much distracted driving increases during holidays and events Unable to view our graphics?
    Jim Sergent, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Musk is already the most distracted CEO in the world, though, and his governmental role won’t make that better.
    Brad Templeton, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of distracted
Adjective
  • Her complaints of feeling dizzy and experiencing numbness in her limbs were put down to dehydration.
    Latoya Gayle, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
  • In an emotional retelling, Foxx remembers being dizzy, frustrated, and stubbornly resistant to both physical and mental therapy.
    Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
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